BMW Considered A Minivan In The Early 1990s
Before approving the X5 E53 for production, BMW considered developing a minivan. The 2 Series Active Tourer didn't arrive until 2014.
BMW’s Big Coffee Boxer: Espresso Machine Built with R 18 Motorcycle Engine Parts
Only 80 units of the BMW Big Coffee Boxer will be made—each built with real R 18 engine parts and high-end espresso tech from ECM. Here’s what you need to know.
Five Most Controversial BMWs Ever – Hits, Misses, and Unexpected Successes
From the Bangle Butt 7 Series to the polarizing XM, we break down the most controversial BMWs ever and their lasting impact on the brand.
BMW 7 Series E32 Designer Ercole Spada Passes Away
Renowned Italian automotive designer Ercole Spada who also penned the BMW 5 Series E34 died on August 3, 2025.
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The BMW Speedtop Is Sold Out
BMW’s €500,000 Speedtop sold out right after its Villa d’Este debut. With 70 units planned, it could be BMW’s most exclusive shooting brake ever.
One In Four Cars Sold By The BMW Group In Europe Is Electric
EVs account for 25% of BMW Group deliveries in the first half of 2025. With PHEVs, the share of electrified vehicles rises to nearly 40%.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets Nürburgring Record, Z06 Outsprints BMW M4 CSL
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X laps the Nürburgring in 6:49, outpacing BMW’s M4 CSL by 29 seconds. Here’s how power, weight, and intent separate them.
BMW M Crushes AMG With Record-Breaking 2025 Sales
BMW M posted its best-ever H1 sales with nearly 106,000 vehicles sold—far ahead of Mercedes-AMG’s 68,202. New M5 and M60 EVs set up a strong second half.
BMW Group Reports 29% Profit Drop, Beats Rivals in H1 2025
BMW posted a €4.015B profit in H1 2025—down 29% but better than rivals. Sales stayed flat globally, with strong results in Europe offsetting China’s slump.
Larry Ellison’s McLaren F1 Is For Sale With Just 6,500 Miles
One of just seven McLaren F1s delivered to the U.S. from new, chassis 062—originally owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison—is up for auction at RM Sotheby’s Monterey with just 6,500 miles and full documentation.
BMW Commits To Racing The M Hybrid V8 For Years Ahead
BMW and BMW M Team RLL are parting ways after 2025, but a future race team to compete in IMSA will be announced at a later date.
